Influence of Ag on Chemical and Thermal Compatibility of LSCF-SDCC for LT-SOFC

Abstract:

In addition to the good electrochemical performance criteria in solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) applications, cathode material must match thermal expansion with other SOFC components. Thus, effects of Ag on thermal mismatch, chemical reactions, and microstructure are investigated. Ag (1 wt% to 5 wt. %) was mixed with La₀.₆Sr₀.₄Co₀.₂Fe₀.₈O_3-δ (LSCF6428) and Sm-doped ceria carbonate (SDCC) composite cathode powder. LSCF6428-SDCC-Ag samples were sintered at 600 °C for 2 h. The thermal expansion coefficients (TECs), which were determined using a dilatometer, indicated relatively less TEC mismatch between LSCF-SDCC-Ag cathodes composite and SDCC electrolyte. The average TEC value obtained from 20 °C to 600 °C implied that LSCF-SDCC-A5 (5 wt. % Ag) showed better thermal matching (13.18×10⁻⁶ K⁻¹) with SDCC electrolyte (12.84×10⁻⁶ K⁻¹) and achieved better compatibility. The X-ray diffraction patterns indicated that the LSCF6428-SDCC-Ag peak increased with the increase in the amount of Ag. Scanning electron microscopy analysis showed that Ag was capable of maintaining the porosity that is required for cathodes (20%–40%). Results showed that Ag exhibited desirable thermal and chemical compatibility with LSCF-SDCC. Thus, LSCF6428-SDCC-Ag can be used as a composite cathode for low-temperature SOFCs.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 773-774)
• Pages: 445-449
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.773-774.445
• Online since: July 2015
• Authors: Linda Agun, Muhamad Subri Abu Bakar, Sufizar Ahmad, Andanastuti Muchtar, Hamimah Abdul Rahman
• Keywords: LSCF, LT-SOFC, Silver, Thermal Expansion

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